Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Tiamat's [Beast Power] is truly useful. It possesses multiple characteristics, including adaptability to the environment, self-modification, and self-evolution, which theoretically grant him unlimited potential for advancement.

Moreover, due to the connection of the anchor lines and the division and introduction of the power of the Mother of Creation, he has, in a sense, become a member of the retinue of this Mother of Creation.

In other words, he, like Gilgamesh, was qualified to become a god!

However, the prerequisite is that you can live to see that time.

At this moment, the surrounding death fog was becoming increasingly thin, and the outline of the Temple of Meslamthea, the temple of heat in the distance, was beginning to appear.

On the mountain path leading to the gate, the owner, holding a gun barrel, was walking slowly.

Lin Xian transformed into an angry lion, leaping off the cliff and running wildly.

"Roar!"

The energetic big cat excitedly pounced on the goddess, its fluffy head nuzzling her affectionately.

The ticklish sensation of fur brushing against her skin made Ellie, who was lying on the ground, giggle and quickly hugged the big cat's head to beg for mercy.

However, the goddess did not notice the guy she was holding in her arms, who was squinting and rubbing his cheek against hers, revealing an unintentional ecstasy.

At the same time, its gaping maw, filled with sharp teeth, grinned triumphantly from the shadows.

Ever since that wicked creature mastered the second stage transformation, it has often taken advantage of Ereshkigal's sensitive and ticklish nature to rub against her and fish for her.

The owner, as was his habit, would hold the frolicking cat in his arms to comfort it.

The only pity is that the goddess's chest is a bit hard to rest on, as barren as the land of the underworld.

This made that bad guy regretful for quite a while.

As for being discovered?

Haha, what bad intentions could a little pet possibly have?

After a while of fussing, Lin Xian reluctantly got up from her owner's arms and stood obediently to the side.

Eresh stood up, brushed the dirt off her red and black dress, and casually asked as she walked toward Meslamthea.

"Have you finished the gun cages I gave you?"

"Ow!"

Lin Xian roared, nodded, and pointed his claws at the three hundred small, dark metal houses lining the riverbank.

Of course, he's been able to speak for a long time, but there are some things it's better to play dumb.

Otherwise, if you behave too much like a human, you'll have to sleep on the floor every night starting today.

"Good boy, good boy..."

Ai Lei stroked her pet's fluffy head, feeling very gratified.

It must be said that Samael's share of the workload relieved her pressure to some extent, allowing this digging maniac more time to wander around Uruk during her breaks.

Hmm, the massive project connecting the underworld to the underground of Uruk was originally scheduled to take two years to complete, but thanks to her persistent efforts, it was only completed in about ten days.

The goddess, brimming with a sense of accomplishment, her pretty face beaming with satisfaction and joy, entered the temple with exceptionally light steps.

With the project nearing completion, Ai Lei became somewhat indulgent.

As he moved forward, he kicked off his golden combat boots and bent down to pull off the over-the-knee sock with Sumerian-style patterns on his right leg.

Then, the red cloak on her shoulders and the hidden crown that bound her hair were removed by the goddess and casually tossed behind her.

The big cat, following closely behind, skillfully raised its paw to take the scattered clothes and accessories, and very dutifully placed them one by one into the owner's usual cabinet.

At this moment, Ai Lei, dressed in a black tight-fitting corset, stretched her sore shoulders, excitedly leaped through a stone door, tore open the last barrier, and jumped into the pool.

Amidst the swirling mist and rolling white waves, Lin Xian could vaguely see his owner, like a fish, darting and bobbing in the warm pool through the gap in the not-quite-closed stone gate.

Speaking of which, the spacious and luxurious bathtub inside was actually proposed to his owner by him through mud tablet drawing.

In any case, the Temple of Meslamthea, a celestial body created by the gods of the underworld, had no shortage of heat energy, and groundwater was readily available everywhere.

Besides, Lady Ereshkigal digs holes every day, working in the mud and dirt, looking dusty and tired, and she also has to work hard to make gun cages. What's wrong with enjoying a little bit of comfort?

It's perfectly normal to come back and take a hot bath to relax, isn't it?

The large cat, with a solemn and dignified expression, stood guard outside the stone gate, its ears perked up, its heart filled with unwavering loyalty.

"Samael, could you bring me one of those bath towels that I used to wrap myself in last time?"

"And also, prepare a pot of the Fountain of Life that we've recently collected!"

"Ouch!"

At that moment, the big cat at the door responded with a hiss, its four paws springing as it leaped a great distance and skillfully scooped the bath towel and the fountain of life into the basket.

Then, the loyal pet trotted through the crack in the door and ran to deliver the basket to the bathtub.

In the misty fog, the large cat with excellent eyesight took in the entire scenery, paused for a moment, and then turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, a pure white finger emerged from the water and grabbed the flame-shaped golden tail.

"Don't run! You're covered in dust and death all day. You're not allowed in bed tonight until you're clean!"

"Woo!"

The big cat's eyes flashed with fear, and it hurriedly shook its head, seemingly terrified of water.

But the weak pet is no match for its owner's forceful pulling.

Finally, the big cat's claws, which had plunged into the floor, left four white marks, and it was dragged into the pool with a mournful cry, splashing up a wave.

"Don't move! Raise your hands!"

"No, it's raising its front paws. Why is there blood clots on its fur? I'm going to give you a good wash!"

"You're getting wilder and wilder, always sneaking around outside, I don't know what you're doing, even secretly carving clay tablets without letting me see!"

The earnest and diligent goddess, while complaining, held her pet in the pool, picked up a brush, and meticulously cleaned away the filth.

This was an experience she had never had before Samael, and she thoroughly enjoyed it.

As for the big cat in the bathtub, who was being tormented to the point of ecstasy, what it was thinking remains unknown.

After all, it was forced into it throughout the whole process.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Change for Me! (Second Update)

Half an hour later, the big cat climbed out of the bathtub, soaking wet, its paws weak, as if it were stepping on cotton candy.

It wasn't until the owner, Ellie, activated the temple's power to dry the moisture off the two figures that the dizzy Lin Xuan regained some clarity.

However, just as he was about to follow his owner's lead and fall asleep on the bed, he was kicked off, his owner, Ellie, looking disgusted.

Could it be that he was discovered?!

Lin Xian felt a jolt, and the hair on his head stood on end.

At this moment, the goddess pointed to the pet lying on the ground and uttered serious words.

"Change back!"

The Temple of Meslamthea was already hot enough, and if she were to sleep while cuddling this big, furry cat, Ereshkigal even suspected she would suffocate.

So all that was for this?

Realizing it was a false alarm, Lin Xian was both amused and exasperated. He immediately gathered red and black blood mist, transformed his body into an ancient snake, and then slithered into the quilt to cool down.

It seems that the big cat form will fall out of favor in bed.

Lin Xian muttered to himself, and gave a helpless smirk.

As night deepened, Ai Lei, who had been busy all day, quickly fell into a deep sleep, her curled-up body tightening around the cool pillow in her arms.

call!

The ancient snake managed to squeeze a few inches out of its owner's arms with great effort, and breathed a sigh of relief, its heart pounding with fear.

That was close; the snake's gall bladder almost burst. Sometimes, sleeping with someone can be a life-threatening job.

Then, Lin Xian carefully moved, trying to pull out the last section of the snake's body and loosen its stiff form.

However, the moment the tip of her tail slipped from her owner's palm, Ellie frowned, curled up into a ball, and scratched at herself unconsciously, her expression becoming increasingly anxious and uneasy.

"Don't go...don't go..."

The muffled murmurs exuded a sense of loneliness and fear, and the head buried in golden hair began to shake more violently, as if it might wake up from a nightmare at any moment.

"Snapped…"

The drooping snake tail gently wrapped around the goddess's wrist, which she then eagerly gripped tightly, and her furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

In the dim light emanating from the Temple of Meslamthea, the ancient serpent, grimacing in pain, quietly gazed at its serene and content sleeping master and sighed softly.

Although she knew long ago that in the unique, desolate environment of the underworld, Ereshkigal could not express, or even have, her own happiness, joy, sorrow, or friends.

Over the long years, even the souls she wants to protect will gradually wither and crumble.

Ultimately, this goddess, unable to escape the underworld, could only remain alone throughout the long years.

Even though Lin Xian understands this kind of pain, he cannot truly empathize with it.

Now, through this subtle action, he realized just how important his existence was to Ailei.

If he consumes the spiritual herb, he will be immortal and can stay with his master forever.

As a living being, he was so real that he satisfied Ellie's desire to experience this vibrant life.

He can even offer comfort to those in pain, share in their joy, and listen to those who confide in him.

If she chooses to leave, it will be another devastating blow to Ellie's world, which has just gained some color.

Even so, Lin Xian had no other choice.

First, Ereshkigal has joined the Three Goddess Alliance and entered into a pact with two other mysterious beings to destroy the Mesopotamian world together.

Whoever can capture Uruk, the last stronghold of Mesopotamia, and seize the Holy Grail from Gilgamesh's treasury will be able to possess this land forever.

Lin Xian guessed that his owner was digging a pit underground every day because he wanted to win first and protect Uruk in his own way.

Moreover, based on his previous observations, there must be another reason why Ereshkigal did not fight against the other two goddesses to protect this land.

Once a woman with this kind of stubbornness and seriousness makes a choice, it's not easy for her to change it.

Moreover, the contract of the Three Goddesses Alliance this time seems to be more domineering and strict in terms of binding force than I remember.

Therefore, even if Ereshkigal wanted to betray humanity and side with them, she would need a reason to convince herself.

To expect a proud goddess to risk her life and distort her will based solely on a few empty words is nothing short of delusional and irresponsible.

Therefore, if he intends to stop Ereshkigal, he must demonstrate the necessary value and awareness.

The second and most crucial point.

Being by Ereshkigal's side, he felt restricted in everything he did as a snake, and he was easily targeted by certain beings.

Don't forget, he is the original sin serpent who devoured the immortal herb; according to fate, he should have perished.

Now, everyone's eyes are on the actions of the Three Goddesses Alliance, even if he manages to persuade Ereshkigal to change her mind.

Such an unusual change would inevitably lead to an investigation by those who orchestrated it.

He had only been in the underworld for a short time, yet he was already involved in Gilgamesh's journey to immortality. His origins and identity simply cannot withstand scrutiny.

In conclusion, trying to persuade Ereshkigal by pretending to be a snake is a recipe for disaster. If he fails, it's fine, but if he succeeds and causes a major upheaval, he's practically courting death!

Therefore, the only solution Lin Xian could think of was to escape this dead end, change his identity, and go into hiding.

Even with the power granted by Tiamat, he was ultimately too weak and could only seize opportunities and act opportunistically.

The Three Goddess Alliance has been wreaking havoc in the Mesopotamian world for nearly half a year, and he doesn't have much time left.

If we delay any longer and miss some important milestones, I'm afraid I won't be able to change anything.

Well, let's just take it one step at a time.

Lin Xian gathered her troubled thoughts, rested her head on her owner's chest, and lay quietly, giving her a touch of coolness in the darkness.

The next day, just as the faint red light of the Temple of Fever began to glow, Ereshkigal struggled to get up, overcoming her bad habit of staying in bed, and dragged the ancient snake to a flat area at the foot of the cliff.

call!

As soon as the mistress let go, the snake, thrown into the valley, felt the howling wind around it and discovered that the soil and rocks below were gathering and rising, condensing into sharp spikes, pointing upwards one by one. It immediately lamented in its heart.